Tag: Peru

Friday, March 11th 2022 - 09:23 UTC
Machu Picchu ruins to remain open during declaration of emergency

Peruvian authorities have guaranteed tourist services are to remain operational in Machu Picchu despite the recent declaration of emergency by the federal government.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:15 UTC
Peru, UK further coordinate cooperation work

Peru's Economy Minister Oscar Graham and British Ambassador to Lima Kate Harrisson Monday held a meeting to coordinate the upcoming mutual projects, such as Reconstruction with Change and Bicentennial Schools, it was reported.
Friday, March 4th 2022 - 09:25 UTC
Peru: Alberto Fujimori hospitalized due to heart failure

Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori was rushed into a Lima hospital Thursday due to a heart problem consisting of “atrial fibrillation” and “arrhythmia,” according to his physician.
Monday, February 28th 2022 - 09:51 UTC
Prosecutors behind plot to overthrow Peru’s President?

Peru’s President Pedro Castillo Terrones Sunday hinted the Prosecutor's Office might hold some sort of grudge on him and insisted it carried on with the ongoing investigations at the earliest.
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 09:28 UTC
Peru's vaccination chief resigns

Peru's Director of Immunizations Friday turned in her resignation to the Health Ministry citing declining efforts in the area to carry out its duties.
Monday, February 21st 2022 - 20:22 UTC
Corruption trial against former President gets under way in Peru

The trial against former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala, his wife Nadine Heredia, and other defendants in the local version of the Lava Jato case started in Lima Monday.
Thursday, February 17th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
Peruvian exports above pre-pandemic figures, report shows

Exports of Peruvian manufacturers during the year 2021 have surpassed pre COVID-19 pandemic levels, it was reported Wednesday by the Institute of Economic and Social Studies (IEES) of the National Society of Industries (SNI).
Wednesday, February 16th 2022 - 09:40 UTC
Peru reopens borders with Bolivia

The Government of Peru Tuesday decided to reopen all crossings to Bolivia after two years. The measure had been taken in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19. However, only fully vaccinated travelers may enter Peru, it was reported.
Tuesday, February 15th 2022 - 09:35 UTC
Repsol now blames Italian tanker for oil slick off Peru's shore

Spanish state-run oil company Repsol now blames a “sudden movement” of the Italian-flagged Mare Doricum tanker caused the Jan. 15 spill of thousands of barrels of crude oil off the coast of Lima, which has caused a major environmental disaster in the region.
Thursday, February 10th 2022 - 09:16 UTC
Peruvian president makes yet another cabinet reshuffle

Peru's President Pedro Castillo Terrones has sworn in his fourth cabinet in barely over six months after taking office. A week ago, he had appointed his third cabinet after the resignation of Prime Minister Mirtha Vásquez.